Director, Health Sciences

Director, Health Sciences

Salary

$93,888.65 - $111,875.31 Annually

Location

Table Rock Campus (TRC), 7800 Pacific Ave, White City, OR

Job Type

Managerial/Supervisory

Job Number

2207

Department

Student Learning & Success

Opening Date

08/19/2026

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Director, Health Sciences

The Director of Health Sciences provides strategic and operational leadership for Rogue Community Colleges Health Sciences division, which includes Nursing, Allied Health, and Emergency Services programs. The Director fosters excellence in teaching and learning, student success, and program quality. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, healthcare and emergency services partners, and college leadership, the Director oversees academic programs, accreditation and regulatory compliance, personnel, and program operations while promoting continuous improvement to ensure programs remain responsive to evolving community and regional workforce needs.

Reporting to the Dean of Healthcare and Education, the Director serves as a key partner in advancing RCCs commitment to student success, workforce development, and community engagement. This role provides leadership in academic affairs, personnel management, accreditation oversight, strategic planning, and external partnerships that support high-quality education and training across the Health Sciences division and meet the healthcare and public safety workforce needs of the region.

About Rogue Community College

Since its founding in 1970, RCC has been a vital educational resource in Southern Oregon, serving Josephine and Jackson counties with a commitment to student achievement and community impact. With three campuses in Grants Pass, Medford, and White City, RCC offers transfer degrees, career and technical education, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

At RCC, we are dedicated to equity, inclusion, and student success, fostering a learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive.

For more information about RCC, please click here.

About Southern Oregon

Southern Oregons beautiful Rogue Valley offers vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities along with friendly people and a mild climate. Conveniently situated along Interstate 5, the Rogue Valley is home to Southern Oregon University, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Britt Music & Arts Festival, and a wonderful menu of restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts will enjoy the Valleys plentiful opportunities for hiking, cycling, rafting, fishing, camping, and golfing, as well as easy access to Crater Lake National Park, the Oregon Caves, and the scenic Oregon and Northern California coast.

Examples of Duties - Essential Functions

1. Academic & Program Leadership

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for assigned Health Sciences programs.
• Leads program planning, development, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Supports curriculum development, instructional quality, student learning assessment, and program review.
• Coordinates instructional resources, including faculty assignments, scheduling, laboratories, simulation resources, and clinical or work-based learning opportunities.
• Promotes student success by ensuring programs remain accessible, effective, and responsive to workforce needs.

2. Personnel Leadership & Organizational Culture

• Recruits, supervises, mentors, and evaluates faculty, managers, classified staff, and other assigned personnel.
• Fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable work environment through effective communication, coaching, and professional development.
• Coordinates onboarding, workload planning, performance management, and employee development in accordance with college policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Promotes employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

3. Accreditation, Compliance & Program Quality

• Ensures compliance with applicable accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and professional licensing expectations.
• Coordinates accreditation reviews, regulatory reporting, self-studies, site visits, and corrective action activities.
• Monitors program quality through assessment, data analysis, and continuous improvement processes.
• Maintains documentation and systems necessary to demonstrate ongoing compliance.

4. Strategic Planning & Resource Management

• Develops and implements short- and long-range plans supporting enrollment, staffing, budgeting, facilities, equipment, and program sustainability.
• Manages assigned budgets and resources responsibly while supporting institutional priorities.
• Analyzes enrollment, workforce, financial, and program data to support informed decision making and resource allocation.
• Recommends program enhancements, expansion, reduction, or program teach-out strategies.

5. Community & Workforce Partnerships

• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, employers, accrediting agencies, community organizations, and other external partners.
• Cultivates and supports clinical placements, work-based learning opportunities, and workforce development initiatives.
• Represents the college on committees, advisory groups, and professional organizations as assigned.
• Identifies opportunities that strengthen community partnerships, student opportunities, and regional workforce responsiveness.

6. Other Duties as Assigned

• Participates in institutional committees and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.
• Engages in ongoing professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Institutional Expectations

• Demonstrates our core values of integrity, collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion, sustainability, and courage.
• Actively contributes to a culture of respect and inclusivity by collaborating effectively with students, colleagues, and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success.
• Embraces and leverages appropriate technology to accomplish job functions.
• Provides high quality, effective service through learning and continuous improvement.

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Key dates:

• 1st Round Screening Closes: September 7, 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Initial Screening Begins: September 8, 2026
• 1st Interviews (Zoom): September 14th-15th
• 2nd Interviews (In Person): September 23rd-25th
• Start Date: October 12th or as negotiated

Screening Criteria

1. Minimum Qualifications

• Education - Master's degree in education, higher education leadership, educational administration, organizational leadership, healthcare administration, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience - Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in postsecondary education, career and technical education, workforce education, healthcare education, or a comparably complex educational organization, including responsibility for academic program planning, curriculum, assessment, scheduling, student success, program evaluation, accreditation, or continuous improvement.
• Two (2) of the five (5) years must include experience in a formal supervisory, management, or department chair/coordinating role directing employees, evaluating performance, and supporting organizational effectiveness.

Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree.

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute for the requirement(s). 2.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading healthcare, health sciences, allied health, nursing, public safety, career and technical education, or another regulated professional program.
• Experience working in a community college or other public higher education environment.
• Experience with specialized accreditation or regulatory compliance.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.

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Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Core Competencies)

• Knowledge - Knowledge of educational leadership; postsecondary academic administration; curriculum development; student learning assessment; program evaluation and continuous improvement; employee supervision; accreditation and regulatory processes; student success practices; budgeting and resource allocation; enrollment planning; healthcare workforce education; applicable institutional policies, collective bargaining agreements, and academic processes; federal and state laws and regulations governing higher education; and accreditation, licensure, and certification requirements applicable to Health Sciences programs.
• Skills - Skills in leadership, employee supervision, coaching, team development, conflict resolution, change management, and project management. Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, and customer service skills. Strong analytical, organizational, planning, budgeting, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills. Proficiency using Microsoft Office and other standard office, communication, educational, and data management technologies.
• Abilities - Ability to provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple Health Sciences programs; establish priorities; delegate responsibilities; manage multiple competing demands; interpret and apply college policies, collective bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and applicable laws and regulations; analyze complex information and make sound decisions; build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, healthcare partners, accrediting agencies, and community stakeholders; maintain confidentiality; exercise sound judgment; communicate effectively with diverse audiences; and foster an inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and student-centered learning environment.

4. Other Requirements

• For assignments requiring operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a valid Oregon Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30-days of employment, and maintenance of an acceptable driving record are required.

5. Remote Work Options (see AP 7239 Working Remotely for more details)

• This position functions as an in-person work arrangement, working on-campus with either a set schedule or flexibility depending on operational needs.

6. Physical Demands

The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manual dexterity and coordination are required for over half of the daily work period, which is spent sitting while operating office equipment such as computers, keyboards, 10-key, telephones, and other standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, crouch, climb, balance, see, talk, hear, and manipulate objects. The position requires some mobility, including the ability to move materials up to 5 pounds daily, 5-25 pounds rarely, and 25-60 pounds rarely. This position requires both verbal and written communication abilities.

7.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is primarily working indoors in an office environment. The employee is not exposed to hazardous conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and lighting is adequate.

Additional Posting Information

This is a full-time Exempt/Managerial (100%, 246 days/year) position in the Nursing, Allied Health, and Emergency Services department. Starting compensation will be based on Grade L of the 2026-27 salary schedule, in accordance with initial placement per the current Management, Administrative, and Confidential Employee Handbook. Consideration will be given to related experience and educational achievement but generally not expected to exceed the midpoint of the range.

The position will remain open until filled, with screening scheduled to begin on September 8, 2026. Applications received after the screening date are not guaranteed review. Documents required for submission include a cover letter, resume, and supplemental questions. Applications missing any of the listed required documents may be considered incomplete and ineligible for further review.

Opportunity Starts Here - with people who bring curiosity, creativity, and care to their work. At Rogue Community College, we strive to hire and support employees who enrich our community and bring fresh perspectives to our work. Together, were creating a welcoming environment where people feel valued and respected, and where innovation grows.

We value the many ways people gain experience and develop skills. If your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be just what we're looking for.

Candidates with disabilities requiring accommodation and/or assistance during the hiring process may contact Human Resources at 541-956-7329. Only finalists will be interviewed. All applicants will be notified by email after final selection is made. Final candidate will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States. For position with a degree required, only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted; accreditation must be recognized by the Office of Degree Authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Rogue Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

Rogue Community College does not discriminate in any programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. For further policy information and for a full list of regulatory-specific contact persons, visit the following webpage: www.roguecc.edu/nondiscrimination.

Benefits include family medical, dental, and vision Insurance; employee life insurance ($40,000); pro-rated paid vacation, holidays, sick leave and contract leave; membership in PERS/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) when eligible; 12-credit tuition waiver per quarter, and eligibility for professional growth funds.

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Please describe your formal leadership experience, including the length of time you have served in supervisory or management roles, the types and number of employees you supervised, and the scope of your responsibilities.

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Drawing from your leadership experience, provide a specific example of how you established clear expectations and held an employee or team accountable for performance. What actions did you take, and what was the outcome?

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Provide an example from your leadership experience when you were responsible for multiple programs, teams, or major priorities with competing deadlines. How did you prioritize the work, delegate responsibilities, and ensure successful completion?

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Employer Rogue Community College

Address 3345 Redwood Highway

Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527

Phone (541) 956-7329

Website http://www.roguecc.edu